Driver killed in Raceland car crash

Published: Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 11:36 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 11:36 a.m.

A 44-year-old Raceland man was killed Wednesday night after the car he was driving veered off La. 182 and struck a tree, police said.

Percy Hills was taken to Ochsner-St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, where he later died from his injuries, State Police Troop C reported.

Hills was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu east on La. 182 near Bayou Folse Road in Raceland about 9 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a left curve, police said. His car veered off the road to the right and traveled about 150 feet before he overcorrected.

The car crossed both lanes of La.182 and went off the left side of the road, State Police said. After striking the tree, Hills, who was not wearing a seat belt, was partially ejected.

Alcohol use is unknown, but routine toxicology tests are pending, police said.

<p>A 44-year-old Raceland man was killed Wednesday night after the car he was driving veered off La. 182 and struck a tree, police said.</p><p>Percy Hills was taken to Ochsner-St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, where he later died from his injuries, State Police Troop C reported.</p><p>Hills was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu east on La. 182 near Bayou Folse Road in Raceland about 9 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a left curve, police said. His car veered off the road to the right and traveled about 150 feet before he overcorrected.</p><p>The car crossed both lanes of La.182 and went off the left side of the road, State Police said. After striking the tree, Hills, who was not wearing a seat belt, was partially ejected.</p><p>Alcohol use is unknown, but routine toxicology tests are pending, police said.</p>